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With still 6 months to go the Melges 24 Canadian Nationals, hosted by Kelowna YC, has already racked up over 25 entries. That’s already an excellent number for a Canadian regatta, and more than the number of local boats in BC. This is shaping up to be a great regatta. Get signed up, or get in touch with the fleet through their website – apparently there are still some charters to be had. http://melges24nationals.ca/

North Sails has announced that they are holding their excellent North U boatspeed seminars in our neck of the woods in February. Bill Gladstone presents at the Kitsilano Yacht Club in Vancouver, and Andrew Kerr is at the Seattle Yacht Club, both on Sunday, Feb 28, 2016. Check out www.northu.com for details or to register.

SNSYC is upping their game significantly for this year’s Round Patos Island race. There has already been some controversy over the cash prizes reported to be on offer, and now they have added an option for custom aerial photography during the race. Check out the above video showcasing what they can do. Race starts April 9, 2016, and all the info is at www.patosislandrace.com. Talk about it in the thread…

The RNSA in association with False Creek and Nanaimo Yacht Clubs will be running their traditional singlehanded race from Vancouver to Nanaimo and back on June 4th and 5th this year. Mark your calendars!

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